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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 302396809
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/14/2000 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/26/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/10/2000 | $4,500.00 | 11/14/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/26/2000 | $4,500.00 | 11/14/2000 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: HEAT
Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, in that employees were exposed to the hazard of heat exhaustion and or heat stroke. (a)Construction Site, Discount Auto Parts, #2 Distribution Center - No one with a valid certificate in first-aid training to render first-aid to employees physically working at the building site and employees were not trained and accilimated for heat exposure. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement is to train employees in the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and implement accilmination schedules.